University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Harvard Football: Harvard 45, Penn 43

An epic finish ensures another Ivy title. Next up: Yale. And after?

by Dick Friedman

Harvard Education Dean Ryan Named UVA President

James E. Ryan to depart at the end of the academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

Shaun Donovan Joins Allston Staff

A senior advisor joins Harvard Allston planning. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Renewed Winthrop House welcomes back students under one roof

Students move into a renovated Winthrop House.

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard experts shape PBS Vietnam series

Harvard experts provide access to Vietnamese sources on the war.

by John S. Rosenberg

In “Little Fires Everywhere,” a Custody Battle Ignites the Comfortable Suburbs

Celeste Ng’s nimble second novel traces a cross-cultural drama in her Midwestern hometown. 

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard Law School unveils monument to slaves

Harvard Law School recognizes its ties to slavery. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Faust Condemns DACA Elimination

President Faust urges Congress to protect undocumented students through legislative means. 

Drew Faust leads last start-of-semester Morning Prayers as Harvard president

Drew Faust reflects on the University's purpose at the last start-of-semester Morning Prayers of her Harvard presidency.

by Sophia Nguyen

Convocation 2017: What Should an Education Be at Such a Moment?

Speakers reflect on the goals of a liberal arts university. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard faculty’s final-club opposition

A new motion aims to bring the proposed ban before the full Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

by John S. Rosenberg